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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILNo American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesBilly Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard," "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading
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Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
Private VenueThe Oscars are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation, laden with film clips, Oscar has snubbed some of the greatest and most popular performers in cinema history! … Continue reading
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Modern Movie Stars: The Remarkable Redheads
Private VenueThree of the best actresses never to win an Oscar are working right now! Each is in her 40s, each has been an Oscar nominee and each is a redhead! Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams are amazingly talented … Continue reading
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Billy Wilder – The Less Known Films
Private VenueBilly Wilder is the greatest film director of all time! Many of Wilder's films, such as "Stalag 17,""Sunset Boulevard," "Double Indemnity," "Some Like It Hot," and "The Apartment" are both critically acclaimed and popular favorites, This unique four week class … Continue reading
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Grace Kelly – American Royalty
Private VenueGrace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kellyhad a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, for … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldSidney Poitier is one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just a symbol. … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Private VenueMel Brooks wrote, directed and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show. He … Continue reading
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Fred Astaire – A Life in Film
Private VenueFred Astaire is rightfully considered by many critics to be the greatest dancer in the history of movies. Although the name of Fred Astaire is inevitably remembered alongside that of the underrated and glamorous singer/dancer Ginger Rogers, his career was … Continue reading